The knights were about to give the signal for Gwaine to come out ,but first they needed to do the prank Percival insisted. Merlin thought Leon did not go on the mission because he was with Gaius being checked for any signs of enchantments; but really he was a few feet behind them dressed as one of Morgana's men waiting for his own signal.
Percival started to whistle softly well that's what it sounded to Merlin to the knights it was the signal to Sir Leon.
Leon jumped up and attacked the knights knocking them out he faced Merlin knowing that his identity wouldn't be revealed because of his helmet he charged towards him and hit him over the head causing Merlin to fall into unconsciousness. Once making sure Merlin was not with them in sense he spoke.
"All clear."
All the knights got up and smiled at Leon.
"That was great Leon now hurry up and tie us up we don't know when he'll wake up." Arthur said helping Percival tie up Eylan.
"Yes sire." Leon quickly tied up Percival and Arthur then went to Merlin and bounded his hands and feet. Afterwards he got his water skin and poured it on the servants face waking him.
Merlin looked well not scared more trying to think of something to get out and save his friends from Morgana who was soon to come.
"Ye sirvent of fool king." Leon said trying to disguise his voice. He waited for Merlin to reply but when he didn't he tried again.
"Ansar me boy u work for the en'my." Leon was dying inside this was embarrassing and he was sure he heard Eylan snort again. When Merlin didn't answer Leon poured the rest of the water in the skin on Merlin.
"I am servant to King Arthur Pendragon of Camelot and he may be a fool but he and his knights are the best fighters in all of the five kingdoms and when they wake up you'll be sorry. If I were you I'd untie me and leave while you're still alive."
The knights all smiled at that comment and took a small peak at the scene.
Leon had a feeling of pride swell in his chest then remembering what he was doing felt guilty but he had to continue with the plan.
"I not scared but you shou be you well tell me Camelots secrets starting with the kings weakness or else."
Merlin scoffed and spoke surprising the knights, "Or else what are you gonna sit on me fatty or show me your face. I bet its ugly if your hiding it under a helmet. Did you turn into one of Morgana's men because your family left you because you're ugly."
Leon looked at the servant shocked and he was pretty sure the others were too. Merlin was suppose to be scared not retort back like he does to Arthur does the boy have a dead wish.
"Ya be quiet you peasent."
"Please I'm not scared of you I've been in way worse like washing Arthur's stinky socks, now that's scary."
Leon was smiling under his helmet he could see the scowl on Arthur's face and the humor in Eylan's. "Ye call this on ya self boy I warn'd thee."
Leon yanked off Merlin's shoe and pulled out a feather from his pocket. He started tickling the servants feet when he didn't laugh he went for Merlin's armpits. When he didn't laugh he used his hands and tickled Merlin in the stomach.
"Hahhahahhahah STOP! hahhahha WHAT haha YOU DOING hahahhhahahhahahhahhha Stop! hahahhaha."
Leon obliged and stopped the torture. "So boy tell me now the kings weakness."
Merlin sighed and spoke in a serious tone, "Alright his weakness is that he's an idiot. Now untie me and go rot in hell."
Leon decided that enough was enough and decided to give Gwaine the signal. "I will hurt ya boy just like I did to that knight."
Gwaine hearing his cue quietly made his way and untied the knights making sure Merlin saw him. Merlin smiled then noticed the blood his friend was covered in. It was on his face, his shirt that was ripped in the middle, his trowsers, and his hair. Thank goodness Gwain didn't have a mirror.
"What knight."
"A knight of Camelot he had girl hair." Leon said loudly knowing that Gwain was there to hear it made it easier to say.
Gwaine untied the rest of the knights but they still weren't awake. Gwaine started making his way behind a tree he picked up a rock and threw it making sure it hit a tree. The knight aka Leon made his way towards the noise disappearing into the trees giving Gwaine the opportunity to quickly run towards Merlin and untie him.
"You alright mate."
"I should be asking you that what happened did you get into another tavern brawl." Merlin said cheekily but at the same time worried about his friend.
Merlin was so happy that Gwaine was alright that he didn't notice the knight come back until Gwain was on the ground with a sword through his back, well it looked like that by the angle Merlin was in but eh.
Merlin was angry he backed away a tear going down his face he was going to kill the knight for what he did. Merlin picked up a rock and threw it at the man's/Leon's chest causing him to look down and not notice Merlin's eyes go gold but before Merlin could mutter a spell to make the nearest tree fall on Gwaine's murderer. Gwain jumped up and yelled. "SURPRISE WE GOT YA GOOD! You should of seen your face Merlin."
"WE GOT YA GOOD!" was ringing through Merlin's ears he couldn't believe it he started shaking in fury. Percival being the only one noticing him trembling asked, "Merlin? Merlin are you okay?"
"What!?" Merlin spat out. "What do you mean 'got ya'?" Elyan slowly edged away, accompanied by Gwaine and watched as Merlin started to pace, around where all the other knights lay still laughing their heads of, an angry look on his face.
"Well Merlin, it was a lovely prank, humorous joke, an amazing trick," Arthur replied, grinning like the fool Morgana's knight had accused him of being. By now Leon had realized he wasn't exactly going to be Merlin's favorite person, had backed of to hide behind Percival. Noticing this, Percival too moved farther away from the servant leaving Arthur to face Merlin without any of his brave knights.
"Are you kidding me? Do you have any idea what I went through! I was worried sick about Gwaine-"
"Never knew you cared mate." Gwaine joked, risking being safe as he was sticking his head out from his 'personal' wall of knights.
"- and then I come out to look for him with my suppose friends who knock me out! Which hurt by the way!"
"Merlin, stop being such a girl. It was just an amazingly clever plan that I..." Percival clears his throat. "We came up with that an idiot of your standard could never ever of thought of!" Arthur exclaimed, while the knights snickered in the background. However, as soon as Merlin sent a glare even worse than Uther's their way, they shut up soon enough.
"Hang on, let me guess Leon is not back at the castle ,but a knight of Morgana am I right?
"BOO!" said Leon who had snuck over and jumped out from behind the horses, putting Merlin in a headlock, vigorously rubbing his leather-clad knuckles into his hair trying to lighten the mood.
"Who the..."
"LANGUAGE!"
"OH I'll Give You some Language if I Damn want! Now who the HELL is this!?" Merlin shouted in annoyance tired of their games; he whirled around ripping the helmet and revealing Leon's laughing face.
"Leon?! How did you get behind me I thought... You know what, I don't want to know. I can't believe you lot!" and with that Merlin got onto his horse and galloped of at full pelt.
"What just happened?" Elyan asked.
"I have no idea," Gwaine replied, looking scared not that he would admit to save his life.
"Why do I get the feeling we have just started something that we can not control?" Leon asked, fearfully glanced around, paranoia overtaking his senses.
"Because I think we have just unleashed a side of Merlin that neither of have seen before.
Once the knights had arrived at the doors of the castle, a servant hurried out, passing a smooth, crisp piece of parchment towards the group. As soon as Arthur had received it, the servant dipped into a bow with a hurried "Your Majesty," and left. However, Arthur didn't notice this because of the words on the parchment he decided to read it aloud so the knight could know what had been stated on the note:
"This. Means. War."
Arthur grinned mischievously, "Oh well Bring it On!"